Karl Springer Rare Backgammon/Games Table in Lacquered Goatskin 1970s - SOLD

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Rare and exceptional "Parsons Style Backgammon Table" in lacquered goatskin with brass trim, backgammon board with inset gray and ox blood leather points, with flip up storage compartments and original game pieces and cups by Karl Springer, American 1970s. On the underside of the top which covers the backgammon table is a checker/chess board. Very few of these tables were made in lacquered goatskin. It is superbly crafted and very luxurious.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows this model with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.

W (Closed): 50 inches
W (with trays extended): 66 inches
D: 25 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare Large "Fantasia" Coffee Table 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare and stunning large "Fantasia” Coffee Table in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter in a repeating abstract motif with hand-painted enamels by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed “ Philip + Kelvin LaVerne” on top of table). The Fantasia motif is based on music and is one of the LaVernes’ most entrancing designs.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, the Fantasia motif is discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”

W: 48 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer Exceptional Rare Serving/Bar Cart in Brass and Lucite 1980s - SOLD

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Exceptional serving/bar cart in polished gold-tinted brass with thick lucite top and lower shelf by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This bar cart is on castors so it can easily be moved around. The quality of the construction of this piece is off the charts - stunning metal work and thick lucite slabs. Classic Springer craftsmanship.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 12 there is a photo of this model in stainless steel with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD STAINLESS STEEL & LUCITE BAR-CART (page) 12”

W: 25 inches
D:  16 inches
H:  29 inches

Condition: Very good - Brass has been professionally polished and lacquered. Light scratches in lucite consistent with age and light use.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Prototype Box Table with Tray Top in Grasscloth 1976-1978

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Box Table with removable tray top covered in grass cloth inside and out by Karl Springer, American 1976-8. This was made as a prototype by one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans It’s a unique design. The top can sit as a tray or flip the other way and just cover the bottom.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 20 inches
W: 20 inches
H: 20.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$7,500

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Karl Springer Telephone Table in Chestnut Snake Skin 1970s - ON HOLD

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Beautifully crafted Telephone Table in chestnut snakeskin with black accents and brass castors by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The bottoms are covered in moiré silk. As with all Karl Springer pieces, the craftsmanship is superb.

Reference:
Karl Springer Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 14 is a photo of this model table titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD TELEPHONE STYLE TABLE [page] 14”

D: 10 inches
W: 15 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

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Karl Springer Two Tier Side Table in Grasscloth 1976-1978

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Beautifully crafted petit side table in grasscloth with sculpted edges by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. It is very chic.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 14 inches
W: 14 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent

$5,500

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Karl Springer "Sandstone Sculpture Table" with Cantilevered Glass Top 1980s - SOLD

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"Sandstone Sculpture Table" with base in cast composite stone with thick cantilevered glass top and polished chrome cap by Karl Springer, American 1980's. This series was only done for a few years. The forms and materials are sublime together.

Reference
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, on page 11 is the smaller model of this table with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD 10” DIAMETER SCULPTURE TABLE (page) 11”.

W: 19 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 18 inches

Condition: Excellent - few small scratches in glass (glass is relatively new)

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Chinese Curved Coffee Table" In Embossed Lizard Leather 1970s

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"Chinese Curved Coffee Table" in bisque lacquered embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1970's. The curvature of the table’s form and edges showcase Springer’s superb craftsmanship. This coffee table is very chic.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD brown paper catalog published in the 1970’s, a photo of this style table is shown as a console table on page 13.

Dimensions:
D: 18 inches
W: 46 inches
H: 14 inches

Condition: Excellent

$12,000

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Unique Sculpture Dining/Game Table with Glass Top 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Sculpture dining/game table with hand-welded pewter base finished in bronze tones with negative space and thick glass top by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970's (signed on top “PK LaVerne”). This is a unique sculpture which can take a larger glass top. We can customize for you. It’s a magnificent sculpture by the LaVernes.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this table is shown on page 187 in the section The Brazed Series. The caption reads, “This 1970s work is a unique hand-brazed sculpture incorporating negative space finished in bronze tones with a glass top.”

Dimensions as shown with glass:
Diam: 48 inches
H: 28.5 inches

Base:
Diam: 21 inches
H: 27.5 inches

Provenance: From the Collection of Kelvin LaVerne

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer End Table in Lacquered Linen on Castors ca. 2005 (signed) - SOLD

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2-Tier Telephone Table style end table with raised molded edge in chocolate brown lacquered linen by Karl Springer LTD, American ca 2005 (signed “Karl Springer” on bottom). This table would make a beautiful addition to any room with its superb craftsmanship.

W: 28 inches
D: 22 inches
H: 22 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Bristol Coffee Table" with Shagreen Top and Bone Inlays 1989 (Signed) - SOLD

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Rare "Bristol Coffee Table" in white leather with inset shagreen on top with bone inlays by Karl Springer, American 1989 (signed and dated with leather label on bottom). This table perfectly exemplifies the superb craftsmanship that defines Karl Springer. This table has been completely restored - leather has been relacquered and shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

W: 44 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 17 inches

Condition: Excellent, Leather has been relacquered and Shagreen has been professionally cleaned.

SOLD

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Philip & Kelvin LaVerne Rare "Generation" Sculpture 1970s (Signed)

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Rare and important sculpture "Generation" with cast bronze figures and table top in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with enamel cloisonne by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1970’s (signed, “Phillip K. Laverne” on table top.) Retains original showroom label with the title, “Admiration” - this was the original title of this work and the LaVernes decided that Generation was a better descriptive title so they changed it. There is support under the table top so that this piece can also serve as a coffee table or bench. The pieces from the Cast Series are among the LaVernes’ most important.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, this sculpture is shown on pages 150-151 in the section The Cast Series. The caption reads, “The 1970s GENERATION is a bronze sculpture with a tabletop in patinated bronze and pewter with engraving and enamel cloisonne. Kelvin LaVerne notes on this work: “ The two children supporting the top symbolize the next generation, as well as every man and woman, the child we have been. The cat represents the family pet. Although freestanding, Philip designed a very unique sculptured top and platform for the piece, to create a more contemporary version as well as uniting the figures visually. ”

W: 70 inches
D: 24 inches
H: 36 inches
Table H: 18.5 inches

Condition: Excellent

$48,000

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Karl Springer "Free Form Coffee Table" in Tessellated Travertine 1980s (Signed) - SOLD

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Beautifully crafted large "Free Form Coffee Table" in tessellated travertine with brass trim at bottom by Karl Springer, American 1980's (signed on bottom with label which reads "Karl Springer”). The artisanship and materials of this Free Form are superb. Very few were made in tessellated travertine.

Reference:
Karl Springer red binder catalog, published in the 1980’s, in the section titled “coffee, end tables & bar carts”, this model is shown on page 4, titled “KARL SPRINGER LTD FREE FORM COFFEE TABLES (page) 4”

W: 52.5 inches                
D: 39 inches                
H: 18 inches                 

Condition: Excellent - this table has been professionally cleaned and polished.

SOLD

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Karl Springer "Parsons Style Game Table" in Embossed Lizard 1986 (Signed and Dated) - SOLD

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Exceptional "Parsons Style Game Table" in gray embossed lizard leather by Karl Springer, American 1986 (signed and dated on bottom “Karl Springer 1986”). The craftsmanship of this table is superb. With its clean lines and beautiful color, this table is very elegant.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD Red Binder Catalog published in the 1980’s, section “game & backgammon tables”, page 3 shows the rectangular version of this table with a backgammon board with the title “KARL SPRINGER LTD PARSON STYLE BACKGAMMON TABLE (page) 3”.

W: 36 inches
D: 36 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent - Newly re-lacquered by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Rare Dining Table in Embossed Leather and Lucite 1970s - SOLD

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Rare and early dining table with base and top covered in pie-cut 2-tone embossed leather with solid lucite supports by Karl Springer, American 1970's. This table has been completely restored. The bottom lacquer color is blue and the top lacquer color is white. The meticulous craftsmanship and superb materials are the hallmarks of Karl Springer’s designs.

Reference:
Karl Springer LTD small paper catalog published in the 1970’s, this model is shown on page 35.

Diam of Top: 60 inches
Diam of Base: 25 inches
H: 30 inches

Condition: Excellent - Leather has been fully restored in original colors and lucite has been cleaned and polished by Lobel Modern.

SOLD

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Karl Springer Pair of Gray Lacquered Linen Bedside Tables 1980s - SOLD

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Pair beautifully made elegant bedside tables in gray lacquered linen with thick glass tops by Karl Springer, American 1980's. These have been newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. A timeless design.

Dimensions of each:
W: 22 inches
D: 20 inches
H: 24 inches

SOLD

Condition:  Excellent - newly relacquered by Lobel Modern. Glides replaced with self closing.

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Karl Springer Prototype "Cathedral Table" in Leather 1976-1978

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"Cathedral Table" with both base and top covered in contrasting leathers by Karl Springer, American 1976-78. This table was made as a prototype. The arch details are absolutely stunning.

Reference:
Purchased in 2024 from one of Karl Springer’s premier artisans.

Dimensions:
D: 18.5 inches
W: 16.5 inches
H: 21 inches

Condition: Excellent

$6,500

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Muse Inspired "Classical Coffee Table" 1960s (Signed) - SOLD

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"Classical Coffee Table" in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with hand-painted enamels showing the muses of Dance, Poetry Music and Drama by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, American 1960's (signed). The LaVernes were often inspired by mythology and the arts. The lighter areas on the outside of the table top are meant to give the ethereal feeling of clouds.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, a Classical table is shown on page 110 in the section titled Historical Civilization Series. The caption reads, “The 1960s CLASSICAL table has a top of patinated bronze with engraved scenes of the Muses of dance, poetry, music and drama. The engraving is enhanced with hand-painted enamels.”

W: 60 inches
D: 27 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Very Good - some light scratches on top consistent with age and light use.

SOLD

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Silas Seandel Pair of Brutalist Free Form Coffee Tables In Bronze and Pewter 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of chic hand-made Brutalist coffee tables with organic free forms in patinated bronze and pewter by Silas Seandel, American 1970's (signed on top “Silas Seandel”). These tables are on hidden castors. The texture of the bronze and pewter together is stunning.

Dimensions:
Large:
W: 32 inches
D: 28 inches
H: 16 inches

Small:
W: 31 inches
D: 23.5 inches
H: 16 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Rare and Exceptional Pair of Side/Bedside Cabinets 1970s (Signed) - SOLD

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Pair of stunning side/bedside cabinets, one with the “Fantasia” motif and the other with the “Etruscan Spiral” motif in patinated and engraved bronze and pewter with two doors each and interiors in orange velvet. by Philip and Kelvin LaVerne, American 1970s (Signed “Philip K LaVerne” on side of both.) These cabinets were usually done with a Chinese motif. This pair with their complementary abstract designs is extremely rare.

Reference:
ALCHEMY: THE ART OF PHILIP AND KELVIN LAVERNE written by Evan Lobel with Kelvin LaVerne, published by Pointed Leaf Press in 2024, works with the ETRUSCAN SPIRAL motif are shown on pages 124-127 in the section on The Abstract Series. This series is discussed in the introduction to the book. the FANTASIA motif is also discussed in the introduction and is shown on pages 117-119 in the section The Abstract Series. The caption reads, “Hand inlaid bronze forming a weave of geometric symmetry - ever refracting light…”

Dimensions for each:
W: 20 inches
D: 16 inches
H: 29 inches

Condition: Excellent

SOLD

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